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Franschhoek Winter Wines
Starts :  04 August 2012 12h00
Ends :  04 August 2012 17h00
Intro :  Celebrate the final days of winter in style and head off to the Franschhoek Motor Museum, L'Ormarins Estate on Saturday, 4 August for Franschhoek Winter Wines.
 
Cost : R180 per person
Location :  Franschhoek
 
Description : Known as one of SA’s leading wine destinations, more than 30 of the valley’s finest wineries will be showcasing their top winter wines at this exclusive event.

Participating wineries include, amongst others, La Bri, Morena, Colmant, Môreson, Anthonij Rupert’s Cape of Good Hope and Terra del Capo, Franschhoek Cellars, Bellingham, Noble Hill, Leopard’s Leap, La Motte, Solms-Delta and Haut Espoir. Wine lovers will have the opportunity to browse at their leisure or engage with the winemakers, affording visitors their undivided attention.

Relax and unwind in a warm and cosy environment, taking in the beauty of your surroundings as live entertainment throughout the day assures you of a memorable experience. Car enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice as the Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history. This includes an extraordinary and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins.

The festival will be open from 12pm until 5pm, and tickets cost R180 per person, which includes a tasting of all the wines on show. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Franschhoek Wine Valley Offices, and booking is essential as tickets are limited to 350 people only.

Those wishing to spend the night will be spoilt for choice with accommodation ranging from the finest bed and breakfasts to luxurious boutique hotels, all nestling in a picturesque and safe environment.

For more information or bookings contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley office on 021 876 2861 or office@franschhoek.org.za.
 
Contact : Carmen Kleinschmidt
Phone : +27.218762861
eMail : office@franschhoek.org.za
URL : www.franschhoek.org.za
 
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